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SEMESTER – I
Course Title (Discipline Specific Core Course): Introduction to Literary Studies
Course Code: A/ENG/101/MJC-1
MJC 1 Question Paper
Unit 1: Reading Poetry
Poetry
Shakespeare’s “Sonnet no. 29”,
John Donne’s “Ecstasy”,
➡️ Explanation
John Keats’s “Ode to a Nightingale ”,
The Conflict of Worlds in Keats's "Ode to a Nightingale"
“The Terror of Death”,
Jayanta Mahapatra’s “Grass
Elements of Poetry e.g. lexical, visual/metaphorical and rhythmic dimensions, and the various forms of poetry; e.g. Ode, Lyric, Sonnet and other forms (Klarer, Mario. “Major Genres in Textual Studies”, An Introduction to Literary Studies, Chapter 2 sec. 2, pp. 27-43, and Brooks, Cleanth, and Robert Penn Warren. “Poetry as a Way of
Saying”, Understanding Poetry, 4th ed., pp. 1-16.)
Unit 2: Understanding Fiction
Fiction
1.Mary Shelley’s " Frankenstein" /
Monstrosity in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
2. Ruskin Bond’s The Room on the Roof,
Short stories .
3.James Joyce’s “Araby”,
Analysis of Joyce’s Narrative Techniques in Araby
Line by line Bengali meaning of Araby
Analyze James Joyce's "Araby" as a Story of Growing Up
4.O Henry’s “The Last Leaf”
Important Questions for Examination
Sketch the character of Johnsy
5.Mahasweta Devi’s “The Hunt”
(Fiction – Types of Fiction and Elements of Fiction such as Plot,
Narrator, Character, Point of View, newness and the
novel. (Klarer, Mario. “Major Genres in Textual Studies”,
An Introduction to Literary Studies, Chapter 2 Sec. 1, pp. )
(Klarer's Opinion )
Unit 3:
1. J.M. Synge’s Riders to the Sea
2.Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq
Theme of Idealism, Power & Political Manipulation in Girish Karnad's Tughlaq.
a) Drama - Types of Drama and Elements of Drama (Mayes, Kelly J. The Norton Introduction to Literature, pp. 1178 –
1186, and Klarer, Mario. “Major Genres in Textual Studies”, An Introduction to Literary Studies, Chapter 2 Sec 3, pp. 43-55.)
English SEC Paper (40)
2023-2024 Question Paper SEC-1 Question
2023-2024 mjc 1 question paper
1. Structures of English Language
• Present, Past, Future Tenses
•Simple, Progressive, Perfect, and Perfect Progressive Aspects
•Use of Modals: can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, must, ought to, etc.
• Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, Exclamatory
c) Clause Types
• Noun Clause
• Adjective Clause (Relative Clause)
• Finite Clause
• Non-finite Clause (Infinitive, Participle, Gerund)
d) Subordination, Coordination, Embedding, Conjoining
• Subordination: Using subordinating conjunctions (because, although, if...)
• Coordination: Using coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or...)
• Embedding: Inserting one clause within another
• Conjoining: Linking clauses or sentences
2. Methods of Techniques in English Language & Literature
a) Traditional Method / Grammar Translation Method
• Focus on reading and translating texts
• Emphasis on grammar rules
• Vocabulary memorization
b) Direct Approach
• Learning through speaking and listening
• No translation involved
• Language taught in context
c) Audio-Lingual Method
• Learning through repetition and drills
• Use of tapes and audio recordings
• Emphasis on correct pronunciation and grammar
d) Communicative Method
• Learning through real-life communication
• Focus on fluency over accuracy
• Group work, role-play, and discussions
e) Bilingual Approach
• Use of both native and target languages
• Helps learners understand difficult concepts
• Gradual shift to the target language
3. Writing Ability Assessment
a) Essay Writing
• Descriptive, Narrative, Expository, Argumentative Essays
• Introduction, Body, and Conclusion format
• Logical flow and coherence
b) Critical Appreciation of a Passage
• Understanding theme, tone, and style
• Analyzing literary devices
• Personal interpretation with textual support
c) Precis Writing
• Summarizing a long passage
• Keeping essential points only
• Maintaining clarity and coherence
d) Writing Job Applications
• Formal format: Cover Letter + Resume
• Clear subject line, polite tone
• Mentioning skills, qualifications, and reason for applying
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